Research Shows That Improvement in U

question 27

Multiple Choice

Research shows that improvement in U.S.air quality over the last several decades has resulted in

• A)no change in the amount of acid rain.
• B)adding about half a year to the typical lifespan.
• C)more and more children exercising outdoors.
• D)no change in patterns of human health.

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